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C/C++ Software engineer
ALTENFrancefull_timeVerifiedPosted 19 Dec 2025
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<h3>Company Description</h3><p><strong>🚀 About ALTEN</strong></p><p>ALTEN is the European leader in consultancy and high-tech engineering. For over 30 years, we have been supporting international companies on technical and IT challenges.</p><p>With <strong>52,000 employees across 30+ countries</strong>, we drive innovation in <strong>aerospace, automotive, banking & finance, energy, defense, healthcare, telecommunications, and more</strong>.</p><p> </p><h3>Job Description</h3><p><strong>📍 Location:</strong> Sophia Antipolis, France<br/>
<strong>📅 Contract Type:</strong> Full-time, Permanent</p><p>🧭 <strong>Role Description</strong></p><p>As an Embedded Software Engineer at ALTEN Sophia Antipolis, you will be involved in the full lifecycle of embedded system development for high-impact projects across industries such as aerospace, automotive, telecommunications, or IoT.<br/>
You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams (hardware, system, test, and validation engineers) to design, implement, and validate robust embedded software solutions in real-time environments.</p><p>You will have the opportunity to contribute to technically challenging projects, develop your expertise in embedded systems, and grow within an international and innovation-driven environment.</p><p>💡 <strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li><p>Analyze system and software specifications</p></li><li><p>Design, develop, and debug embedded software in <strong>C/C++</strong></p></li><li><p>Integrate and test software components in real-time environments</p></li><li><p>Collaborate with hardware and systems teams for seamless integration</p></li><li><p>Contribute to documentation and continuous improvement processes</p></li><li><p>Ensure compliance with coding standards, performance requirements, and safety constraints</p></li></ul><h3>Qualifications</h3><p>🛠️ <strong>Required Skills</strong></p><ul><li><p>Degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Embedded Systems, or related field</p></li><li><p>Experience or strong academic background in <strong>embedded software development</strong></p></li><li><p>Proficiency in <strong>C and/or C++</strong> programming</p></li><li><p>Familiarity with <strong>real-time operating systems</strong> (RTOS) such as <strong>Linux RT</strong>, <strong>Xenomai</strong>, or <strong>VxWorks</strong></p></li><li><p>Basic understanding of <strong>hardware/software integration</strong>, and experience with <strong>FPGA</strong> environments is a plus</p></li><li><p>Fluent in <strong>English</strong> (written and spoken); French is a plus</p></li></ul><p>✨ <strong>Nice to Have (Bonus Skills)</strong></p><ul><li><p>Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash)</p></li><li><p>Familiarity with development tools such as Git, Jenkins, or Jira</p></li><li><p>Experience with debugging tools (e.g., oscilloscopes, logic analyzers)</p></li><li><p>Understanding of communication protocols (CAN, SPI, I2C, UART)</p></li></ul><h3>Additional Information</h3><p><strong>📩 Why Join Us?</strong></p><p>✅ Work on <strong>cutting-edge projects</strong> with leading international clients.<br/>
✅ Be part of a <strong>collaborative and innovative Agile team</strong>.<br/>
✅ Access <strong>career growth opportunities</strong> in an international environment.<br/>
✅ Enjoy a <strong>hybrid work model</strong> for work-life balance.</p><p>🚀 <strong>Ready to take on the challenge? Apply now and be part of our journey!</strong></p>
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